Origins and Codex

Kundalini is an ancient term describing the unfolding of the life force as such.
Kundalini Yoga is a systematic method that supports this process. It is a timeless experience and an ancient technology practised mostly secretly in different cultures and traditions. Yogi Bhajan has brought these techniques into focus and shared them through a format that makes them accessible and safe for Western practitioners. His slogan was: “I am not here to gather students but to create teachers" and “If you want to know something, read it. If you're going to understand it, write about it and if you're going to master it, teach it.“


WHY INTEGRAL?

Integral because the kundalini is a mystical power, the life force integral to every living being. It cannot be given to you because it is you at your best. Integral because the integrity of our students is our highest value. We respect the different paths of life and are committed to supporting every student in his/her process; to help you on your journey from where you are at the moment. Putting the integrity of the student above all means that everything we teach is an open sharing of ancient — as well as modern — technology that needs to be validated through your own experience. We don’t oppose any dogma or religious belief. Integral because kundalini yoga, in the way we teach and practice it, is meant to be integrated into your daily life so that you can live and unfold your potential in your life and context. Kundalini yoga is a raj yoga, a royal yoga. You don’t escape life and society, but kundalini yoga technology will help you integrate yourself and unfold your full potential. The mastering of life itself becomes yoga.

Integral because in the structure of our education, we integrate the latest scientific research, the latest revelation about the history of kundalini yoga traditions, the philosophical approach from other yogic traditions, modern psychology and open dialogue with our students.

We are committed to delivering the ancient teachings of Kundalini Yoga in the most authentic and updated way possible. Due to the recently uncovered scandals from the early days of the 3HO movement, we must inform our students about the controversial figure of its founder, Yogi Bhajan. To ensure that the training is not centred on his personality, we invite a team of interdisciplinary teachers who delivers the teachings on the background of the latest research on the history of yoga that is going hand in hand with the latest scientific research that gives proof to the health benefits of yoga and meditation. We will not promote specific religious beliefs or oppose dress codes or lifestyles. We understand yoga as a science to liberate and empower the individual and are dedicated to sharing this technology that can be found and applied in all areas of life. The content of some topics will be refined to make the teachings adaptable to the time and society we live in, explicitly the understanding of gender roles, so we can constructively contribute to an inclusive society. Additional modules will deepen your understanding of yogic philosophy and history, western and subtle anatomy, foundations in hatha yoga, sound healing and gong playing, and working with meridians and the five elements.

Kundalini Yoga Skolen (and Northern Light Yoga) strive to create a safe environment for the practice and study of yogic and therapeutic methods that can provide healing and personal growth. We consider human rights as a common ground and the yogic methods as a means to raise our awareness and sensitivity, to establish these values within all areas of society. To us, yoga is as sacred as the inherent dignity and the equal rights of all members of the human family and the respect for all life as the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world. The great benefits we have received from kundalini yoga and the positive transformation we can observe in our students inspire us to continue sharing this technology. At the same time, we continuously deepen our study and understanding.